SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
20.4%
11 pupils with EHCP, 79 on SEN Support. EAL 26.2%. FSM 30.5%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.9↑ +5.3pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.5↓ -1.8pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
26.2↑ +7.2pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.5↑ +7.5pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 442 | 79 | 17.9% | 11 | 2.5% |
| 2023/24 | 428 | 72 | 16.8% | 12 | 2.8% |
| 2022/23 | 399 | 57 | 14.3% | 13 | 3.3% |
| 2021/22 | 396 | 54 | 13.6% | 12 | 3.0% |
| 2020/21 | 403 | 57 | 14.1% | 7 | 1.7% |
| 2019/20 | 394 | 60 | 15.2% | 6 | 1.5% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 40 | 44.4% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 19 | 21.1% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 18 | 20.0% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 6 | 6.7% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 3 | 3.3% |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 2 | 2.2% |
| SLD | Severe Learning Difficulty Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support | 1 | 1.1% |
| PMLD | Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities | 1 | 1.1% |
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
| Need Type | EHCP | SEN Support | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLCN | 2 | 38 | 40 |
| MLD | 2 | 17 | 19 |
| SEMH | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| ASD | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| HI | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| SpLD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| SLD | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PMLD | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 79 | 90 |
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
SEN Support % — solid line is this school, dashed line is England national average (12.6%)
Understanding This Data
EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legally binding document that outlines a child's special educational needs and the support they must receive. SEN Support describes pupils receiving in-school SEND support without a statutory plan. EAL = English as an Additional Language. Source: DfE SEN Census.